Entertainment

'Zoti': Fun vibe in Tel Aviv - restaurant review

It’s loud here, so it might not be the best place for a first date, but we’ve been married for so long that not being able to talk to each other is really not a big deal.

|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
A variety of dishes from the Zoti restaurant in Tel Aviv.
Hanan Savyon in 'Forgiveness.'

Who’s sorry now? Inside Israeli cinema’s Yom Kippur-inspired stories of guilt and redemption

Inspired by Yom Kippur’s themes of atonement, Israeli filmmakers have explored personal, political, and national guilt through stories of repentance, forgiveness, and redemption.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
“Canada’s growth is driven by strong, diverse industries.”

Canada online: The digital industries powering a connected economy

From e-commerce and fintech to digital health, education and remote work, Canada’s online economy is transforming everyday life while making trust and security more important than ever.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH TMM
Blue and white trail marker painted on a stone shows the direction of travel along a hiking trail.

Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities

The Tourism Ministry initiative will take place in November with around 1,000 guided tours, hundreds of attractions and experiences at discounts of 25% and up, and discounted accommodation packages.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Not just in the North: The hidden pools and wet trails you need to know

We’ve gathered five sites - from the Galilee to the Great Crater - that prove that even in the hottest season of the year, Israeli nature knows how to offer shade, water, and coolness.

JULY 6, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Yorke'am.

One of Israel's rarest springs reopens: Ein Mabua returns for the summer hiking season

Following upgrades including a new parking lot, safe access path, and renovated restrooms, the Prat Stream site reopens free with registration.

JULY 5, 2026ByMEITAL SHARABI
Ein Mabua.

Jerusalem Film Festival returns with Sundance hits, Cannes winners, and Israeli premieres

The 43rd edition of the festival, which was founded to bring the best international films to Israel and to promote Israeli filmmaking, will be at the Jerusalem Cinematheque and the Lev Smadar theater

JULY 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
CRISTIAN MUNGIU’S ‘Fjord’ won the Palme d’Or at Cannes this year.

What to watch this week: The story behind ‘Shoah,’ the end of ‘The Bear,’ and a riveting ‘Betrayal’

TV TIME: 'All I Had Was Nothingness' is a kind of road movie that follows 'Shoah' creator Lanzmann through many different roads in Germany, Poland, Israel, and the US.

JULY 4, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
‘ALL I HAD WAS NOTHINGNESS’

From ancient pastimes to modern digital experiences

JULY 3, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Fate and risk have evolved into a decentralized digital experience.”

How technology has reshaped interactive entertainment worldwide

JULY 2, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Entertainment is now a borderless, mobile-first digital experience.”

The evolution of chance-based entertainment through the ages

JULY 1, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DIMITAR TODOROV
“Digital networks now dissolve those physical boundaries completely.”

A historical overview of gambling in the Middle East

Explore gambling in the Middle East from ancient dice and maysir to Islamic law, Ottoman coffeehouses, casinos, and UAE regulation.

JUNE 29, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH BAZOOM
"A historical overview of gambling in the Middle East, from ancient civilizations to modern regulation."

Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country

Among the films scheduled to be shown are Checkout, American Henna, Underwater Speculations, ‘Cuz You’re Ugly, and more!

JUNE 15, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN
Checkout, a feature film at Israeli Cinema Day.

How games of chance became part of modern entertainment culture

JUNE 8, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT MEDIA
Games of chance have evolved from traditional social pastimes into a modern form of digital entertainment.